Jessica Crabtree

Putting Together an Art Portfolio

Professional artists and gallery owners alike would agree that one of the most important steps for an artist hoping to pursue an art career is making an art portfolio. If you plan on showing your work in a gallery or organizing an exhibit, you’ll need to have at least one copy ready. Here are a few tips on putting one together.

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The first thing you’ll need is something to put it in. Art supply stores usually offer ready-made portfolio kits but these can be considerably more expensive than buying the binders and sleeves yourself. You can get a very nice binder at an office supply store for only a few dollars along with a pack of clear plastic sleeves for prints of you artwork. Make sure to choose a binder with pockets and a window for displaying your business card.

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